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Streamers Will Not Be Regulated Fully In UK For Another Two Years
Streamers like Netflix, Disney, Amazon, will not be regulated in UK for another two years, Ofcom has said.
Published last year, one of the headline policies in the Media Bill was the move to bring the U.S. streamers under Ofcom’s regulatory framework, which would mean they can be fined up to £250,000 ($308,000) or restricted in the UK entirely if they break rules around harmful material that have applied to the public broadcasters for decades. Netflix has, on the other hand, consistently stressed support for the Media Bill, pointing to a close working relationship with Ofcom and partnerships with local broadcasters on shows such as The Bodyguard and Dracula. Indies have previously expressed concerns that the move will dent Channel 4’s relationship with the third-party production sector, which the Gogglebox network has solely relied on during its 40-year history.
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